The sculptor and installation artist creates the latest in our series of exclusive artworks in response to the Games. Gorged with patriotism, pride and too much television, Cornelia Parker tries to blot out the pictures with her daughter's flag – but not everyone is pleased with her actions

Cornelia Parker says of the image: 'I haven't been able to focus on art since the Olympics started, not quite managing to peel my eyes away from the TV. After too many days of viewing, gorged with patriotism and pride, I starting to behave oddly … too much information perhaps, too much success. Now, I find myself draping my daughter’s Union Jack over the TV in a feeble attempt to blot it out, but in the process I manage to cause a minor marital rift as my enraged husband misses a crucial bit of action.'
Illustration: Cornelia Parker

Friday 10 August 2012 06.12 EDT
First published on Friday 10 August 2012 06.12 EDT